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Thu
11 Dec 2003
1:52 pm

Malaspina Great Books

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Link from Gregor Rothfuss:

Malaspina Great Books is a biographical database on Great Ideas. These are the living ideas that have shaped, defined and directed world culture for over 2,500 years. By definition the Great Ideas are radical. As such they are sometimes misread, or distorted by popular simplifications. Understanding a Great Idea demands personal engagement. Our selection of Great Ideas is drawn from literature and philosophy, science, art, music, theatre, and cinema.

 

Tue
9 Dec 2003
3:12 pm

How everyday things are made

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If you've ever wondered how things are made - products like candy, cars, airplanes, or bottles - or if you've been interested in manufacturing processes, like forging, casting, or injection molding, then you've come to the right place.

 

Mon
1 Dec 2003
2:35 pm

NYT Mag: Necessity is the Mother of Invention

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MIT Instructor Amy Smith doesn't equate invention and high technology. She and her students invent cheap, simple solutions to problems faced in developing countries.

 

Mon
24 Nov 2003
6:14 pm

Dave Winer: NYT & RSS

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Mon
24 Nov 2003
4:57 pm

New York Times Permalink Generator

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